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Salary: GBP 69,800 - 179,300 / annual
Camunda is seeking a Senior Events Manager for EMEA to lead the region's most impactful events and build Camunda's presence as the process orchestration thought leader. You will own the complete events strategy and portfolio across EMEA, from flagship conferences like CamundaCon to strategic Pan-EMEA conferences and the scalable CamundaLocals roadshow program.
In this role, you will establish event KPIs and ROI metrics, manage budgets across the full portfolio, and negotiate contracts with venues, sponsors, and vendors. You'll own all aspects of event delivery including venue selection, vendor management, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and post-event analysis. You will work cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, customer success, and partnerships teams to ensure events align with business priorities and deliver measurable value.
Key responsibilities include developing compelling event agendas that showcase product innovations and customer success stories, recruiting and managing speakers from Camunda leadership and industry experts, designing breakout sessions and networking formats that drive engagement, and leading multi-channel event promotion via email, social media, and partner channels. You'll also strengthen the Camunda community through flagship events and CamundaLocals, gather customer feedback, and track event impact on lead generation, brand awareness, and pipeline contribution.
Camunda is a fully remote, globally distributed company transforming into an AI-first organization. The company is trusted by over 700 organizations worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 US banks, and was named to GP Bullhound's Top 100 Next Unicorns list. It is a 2025 Great Place to Work certified company and a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of events management experience, with at least 3+ years leading large-scale flagship events or conferences (500+ attendees) in B2B technology or enterprise software
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-event portfolios with significant budgets from conception to completion, including ROI analysis and optimization
- Deep understanding of EMEA markets, geographies, regulatory environments, and event landscapes; demonstrated success managing multi-country events across Europe
- Exceptional project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in matrix-driven environments
- Experience building and scaling repeatable programs
- Strong communication and presentation abilities; capacity to influence executives and manage multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency with event technology platforms
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in B2B software, cloud, automation, or enterprise technology sectors
- Familiarity with process automation, workflow automation, or business process management solutions
- Experience leading virtual, hybrid, or fully in-person event strategies
- Knowledge of event sponsorship strategy and vendor partnership development
- Track record of building and scaling community programs or user group networks
- Experience with financial services, fintech, or mission-critical enterprise software markets
